Unit 2.5: Fossil Fuels

Multiple Choice

What are fossil fuels formed from?

• Rocks and minerals that solidify over time

• Ancient plants and animals that died, were buried, and decomposed

• Volcanic eruptions that solidify into organic matter

• Man-made chemicals combined in a laboratory

Multiple Choice

Why is it not true that fossil fuels come from dead dinosaurs?

• Dinosaurs are still alive

• There were never enough dinosaurs to make the amount of fossil fuels we have

• Fossil fuels are a renewable resource

• Dinosaurs are not made of organic material

Multiple Choice

During which geological period did the algae and plants that eventually became fossil fuels live?

• Mesozoic

• Carboniferous

• Cretaceous

• Jurassic

Multiple Choice

What determines the type of fossil fuel formed during decomposition?

• The color and size of the organic matter

• The combination of organic matter, temperature, time, and pressure

• The depth at which the organic matter is buried

• The amount of water present during the decomposition

Multiple Choice

Coal is primarily formed from the remains of which type of organic matter?

• Animals

• Plants and Animals

• Plants

• Bacteria

Multiple Choice

Which country has the largest crude oil reserves according to the image?

• Russia

• United States

• Venezuela

• Saudi Arabia

Multiple Choice

Why is the continued use of fossil fuels problematic?

• They are unlimited and sustainable.

• They contribute to climate change and health issues.

• They are quickly renewable.

• They have no impact on the environment.

Multiple Choice

What are the consequences of extracting from unconventional fossil fuel reserves?

• Lower costs and improved safety

• No significant environmental impact

• Higher costs, safety issues, and significant environmental impact

• Increased employment opportunities